White Collar Crimes Alleged In Private Use Of Charitable Funds

During desperate financial times, it is not uncommon for people to take
money unlawfully, and, in many cases, they plan to return it as soon as
they can. However, many are caught before they can return it, and those
caught are often people with no prior criminal record. Embezzlements are
regarded as white collar crimes, meaning that a person is accused of taking
property belonging to another for one's own enrichment while in a
professional position of trust.

A 51-year-old Michigan man is facing five felony counts of embezzlement
of funds raised for a youth baseball team. Michigan Gaming Control Board
reports that state rules allow gaming events to be organized to raise
funds for charitable organizations. It is stated that the man arranged
32 poker events at a bar from 2012 through 2014, but instead of transferring
the funds to the account of the baseball team, he allegedly used it for
self-enrichment.

The MGCB alleges the funds were used for a trip to Florida, a vehicle,
auto repair bills, telephone bills of his mother and a house payment.
At his recent arraignment, he was told that he may not conduct further
gaming events until the MGCB is satisfied that he has proper control over
the finances. It was reported that a conviction may lead to a jail sentence
of up to 10 years.

Michigan residents who are under investigation or have been charged with
white collar crimes, such as embezzlement, will likely realize the impact
such charges or a conviction can have on their futures. This is not a
situation most people can cope with on their own, and everybody is entitled
to legal representation. Being charged does not equate to guilt, and an
experienced attorney will assess the circumstances and take a proactive
approach to protect the rights of an accused individual.

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